Bill funds nanotechnology at UAH, children's advocacy center

A 2008 funding bill approved by the U.S. House Thursday includes $500,000 for the University of Alabama in Huntsville's Nano and Micro Devices Laboratory and $250,000 for the National Children's Advocacy Center, according to Rep. Bud Cramer.

Cramer, who also secured $500,000 for the UAH laboratory in 2005, said it was important for North Alabama to be a leader in the development of new technology.

"This funding will enable students and researchers at UAH to gain a better understanding of how the next generation of sensors can be reduced in size and adapted to working in harsh environments," Cramer said. "This research will provide vital information to Marshall and the entire space community as they continue to implement the Agency's Space Exploration plan."